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RBW 279L

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,986 mi
Last recorded92,986 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBW 279L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 92,986 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 90,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 90,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,109 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,026 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,808 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 67,808 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device insecure hinge broken (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside hole in door pillar near top hinge

Offside Front hole in pillar near hinge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,869 miles

Front o/s exhaust manifold has gas leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,511 miles

slight gas leak on rh exhaust manifold,gas leak on joints

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,393 miles

corrosion in lower front panel near radiator base o/s f and n/s front.n/s/f tyre sidewalls cracking. o/s rear flexi hose loose in mtg

Pass 14 May 2013 81,298 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,521 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 80,521 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S FLOOR PAN NEEDS WELDING O/S CORNER OF FLOOR TO SILL NEEDS WELDING FRONT RAD PANEL AND LOWER VALANCE NEEDS WELDING NOT DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,828 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 79,800 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 78,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,078 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 78,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 77,509 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 77,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?

Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
6,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,039
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,507
Stop lamp not working 1,283
brake binding 1,269
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RBW 279L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 53,671 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,039 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBW 279L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RBW 279L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 12 March 1973.

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